Cumberland releases men's basketball schedule

Cumberland will open its men's basketball season Nov. 5 against Oakwood University, the first of 12 home games on its schedule.

Coach Lonnie Thompson will begin his 12th season at Cumberland with seven returning letterwinners and 10 newcomers on the roster.

The most important addition could be the return of forward Lamar Brinkley, who missed last season with a foot injury. The senior averaged 10.3 points and 6.5 rebounds in 2011-12 and 7.5 points and 5.9 rebounds in 2010-11.

Cumberland will host the Mid-South Conference Championships from March 6-9.